It took the Southern Regional field hockey team about 16 minutes to get its motor running on Oct. 21, but eventually the Rams kicked into high gear and Wall Township had no answer.

“I loved it,” said senior goaltender Maddie Leyh, who needed just three saves to score the shutout, as the Rams ousted the Crimson Knights, 4-0, during the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals. “Our defense has really stepped it up this season, and our offense is awesome.